Christmas Turtles® Candies

This is an easy recipe for Christmas gifts.

Step: 1

Preheat oven to 300 degrees F (150 degrees C). Cover cookies sheet with aluminum foil, shiny side exposed. Lightly grease foil with vegetable oil spray.

Step: 2

Place 3 pecan halves in a Y shape on the foil. Place 1 caramel candy in the center of each Y. Bake just until caramel is melted, about 9 to 10 minutes.

Step: 3

Heat shortening and chocolate chips over low heat just until chocolate is melted. Spread over candies and refrigerate for 30 minutes.

Per Serving: 213 calories; protein 2.4g; carbohydrates 25.7g; fat 13g; cholesterol 1.4mg; sodium 51mg.